Methylmalonic Acid - Plasma
- LIS Mnemonic: MA
Collect
Green (Sodium heparin)
Volume Required
3.0 mL
Minimum Required
N/A
Transport
On ice
Stability
24 hours @ 5°C
Processing
Refrigerate if delay in transport is < 24 hours. Spin and freeze plasma if > 24 hours. If sending specimen from outside CHOP, send on dry ice by overnight courier (Mon-Thurs only).
Days Performed
Biweekly
Reported
2-3 weeks
Reflex Testing
N/A
CPT
83921
Methodology
GC/MS
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